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Pt underwent hardware removal R wrist. Now having trouble with thumb extension. sm

Posted By: help!! on 2009-04-21
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Subject: Pt underwent hardware removal R wrist. Now having trouble with thumb extension. sm

Plan - Patient is doing well. Probably s/l TL rupture. Thxs



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